Chris Johnston

Easy Riders Raging Podcast

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Now in our fourth series, we're back and this time around we're talking 1980s films of all shapes and sizes. But not just that, we've got eps on 80s TV, and music videos and more! As ever our episodes include trademark features such as Recastarama (where we recast the film using current actors) and Who Am I (where we work out who we would be in the film). Lots of fun to be had. [Our 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s series are also available]

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Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

43- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1960s) 07.10.2017

In this episode Jake and I discuss the Burton/ Taylor classic 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Along the way we discuss graffiti, Nicholas Cage doing Shakespeare, the brilliance of Julianne Moore, an all-dog version of this film ('Who's Afraid of Virginia Woof') and much more.

42- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1960s) 30.09.2017

Adventures in cheap Chinese food, a visit to a concentration camp and the history of the hovercraft- all this and more as Kieran and I discuss the poor-man's 'Mary Poppins', 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.'

41- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1960s, Sergio Leone #3) 23.09.2017

In this episode Kieran and I discuss the western classic, 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly', the third part in Sergio Leone's 'dollars trilogy' starring Clint Eastwood. Along the way we discuss Metallica, Deadwood, the Kill Bill films, cartridge pens and much more.

40- The Birds (1960s, Alfred Hitchcock #11) 16.09.2017

In this episode Paul and I discuss the Hitchcock classic, 'The Birds'. Along the way we talk recreational trousers, 9/11 conspiracy theories and we try/ fail to sing along to The Beatles.

39- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1960s) 09.09.2017

Cats, prostitution, racism and making tea using the hot tap, as Paul and I discuss the Audrey Hepburn classic 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'.

38- 101 Dalmatians (1960s, Disney #9) 02.09.2017

In this episode Paul and I discuss the Disney classic '101 Dalmatians'.

37- Who's That Knocking at My Door (1960s, Martin Scorsese #1) 30.08.2017

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? In this short, solo episode, I get confused over what is actually happening as I watch Martin Scorsese's debut feature-length film 'Who's That Knocking at My Door'.

36- Barbarella (1960s) 26.08.2017

In this episode Kieran and I discuss cult movie 'Barbarella', the super-cheap, super-camp sci-fi sex romp starring Jane Fonda. But it is any good?  

35- Help (1960s) 19.08.2017

In this episode we discuss the second film by The Beatles, 'Help'. Along the way we praise the board games 'Ticket to Ride' and 'Settlers of Catan', we discuss '99' ice creams, Arcade Fire and more. 

34- Night of the Living Dead (1960s, George Romero #1) 12.08.2017

In this episode Jake and I discuss the black and white horror classic 'Night of the Living Dead' by director George A. Romero (RIP). We discuss the impact of this film (inc. Romero's own 'of the Dead' franchise) as well as discussing a zombie crossover with British sitcom 'The Good Life', our favourite Kevin Spacey films, the Dave Franco film 'Nerve' and I retell 'a two Magnum Saturday'. *Note- Th...

33- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1960s) 05.08.2017

In this episode me and my friend Jake discuss the Paul Newman/ Robert Redford classic, 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'.

32- The Great Escape & The Sound of Music (1960s) 02.08.2017

In this mid-week solo episode I discuss two legit classics set in and around World War 2, 'The Great Escape' (with Steve 'Bullet' McQueen and Sir Richard 'Jurassic Park' Attenborough) and 'The Sound of Music' (starring Dame Julie 'Mary Poppins' Andrews and Christopher 'Up' Plummer). Along the way I touch of the British love of losers, I repeatedly use the phrase 'Blind Blofeld' and I imagine a bri...

31- The Italian Job (1960s) 29.07.2017

In this episode Kieran and I discuss gluten-free dining in Italy, patriotism (or lack thereof), the Fast and the Furious films, the Miss Congeniality films, Brexit, the 1966 World Cup, Alexa and... oh, and the film 'The Italian Job'. Staring Michael bloody Caine. 

30- The Producers (1960s, Mel Brooks #1) 22.07.2017

In this episode Kieran and I discuss the Mel Brooks film 'The Producers'. Along the way we discuss the remake of the film (with Ferris Bueller, Kill Bill and guy from The Birdcage), the TV shows Curb Your Enthusiasm and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, the films of Uma Thurman (noting her inability to wink) and much much more.

29- Blow-Up (1960s) 15.07.2017

In this episode me and Jev discuss the film 'Blow-Up.' Along the way we discuss mimes, the ethics or photography and whether or not this is a legitimately good film. 

28- Bonnie and Clyde (1960s) 08.07.2017

In this episode Jev and I discuss the 60's classic 'Bonnie and Clyde'. We also talk choc ices, 'Lock Stock...', the best episode of E.R. ('Hell and High Water') and walking on the Isle of Wight.

27- Saturday Night Sunday Morning & Kes (1960s) 05.07.2017

In this solo mid-weeker I discuss two British films- 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning' and 'Kes'. You can expect a swear-free discussion of these two movies, one from the start of the decade (1960) and one from the end (1969) as well as a plethora of ERRP's trademark features. 

26- The Spy Who Came In From the Cold (1960s) 01.07.2017

In this episode we talk John le Carré, specifically the 1960 film adaptation of his book 'The Spy Who Came In From the Cold' but also about some of the other adaptations of his work (including 'The Night Manager' and 'Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy').

25- Thunderball (1960s, James Bond #4) 24.06.2017

In this episode Paul and I discuss the next James Bond film, 'Thunderball'. Along the way we say goodbye to Roger Moore, discuss the idea of a Canadian 007, we talk about watching Tom Jones at Reading (17 years ago!) as well as eating caviar and lots more.

24- The Time Machine (1960s) 17.06.2017

In this episode Paul and I discuss the 1960 film adaptation of HG Wells' book, 'The Time Machine.' Along the way we discuss Sliders, Back to the Future, Futurama, the X-Men, The Matrix and a lot more.

23- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1960s, Stanley Kubrick #4) 10.06.2017

In this episode me and Paul break out the Kubrick and discuss the filmmakers Cold War comedy 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'.

22- The Sword in the Stone (1960s, Disney #10) 03.06.2017

In this episode Paul and I discuss the Disney film 'The Sword in the Stone' about the childhood of King Arthur. Along the way we talk about the recent Guy Ritchie film about King Arthur as well as John Boorman's 'Excalibur', 'Aladdin', the classic BBC TV show 'Blackadder' and the trailer for 'The Force Awakens'. We also talk about squirrel sex. 

21- In the Heat of the Night & To Kill a Mockingbird (1960s) 27.05.2017

In this short, swear-free, solo episode I discuss two films (both currently available on Netflix UK). Those films are 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird', two multi-Oscar winning films tackling racial tension in Southern USA. These films are discussed spoiler free with a smattering of features for your entertainment. 

20- Goldfinger (1960s, James Bond #3, Guy Hamilton #1) 20.05.2017

Continuing our coverage of the James Bond films, Kieran and I discuss the 007 classic 'Goldfinger'. Along the way we discuss KFC, the Southend Pleasure Pier, Switzerland, 'the special relationship' and somehow we even find time to talk about films. Expect songs and smut in equal measure. 

19- A Hard Day's Night (1960s) 13.05.2017

In this episode me and Kieran discuss the first Beatles movie- 'A Hard Day's Night'. Along the way we discuss the lives (and deaths) of the Fab Four, we talk us doing karaoke, Spiceworld, the Superman films and we attempt political balance.

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